CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-12-15 · 06054
Hazards
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
06054
Date
2005-12-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Books
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.
Retailer(s)
National book chains, discount department stores, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide from May 2003 through November 2005 for about $16 for the activity books and about $6 for the board book.
Country of manufacture
Thailand
Description
The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored, with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads. The "Amazing Baby Look and Play" activity book has a yellow star on the cover. The "Amazing Baby Touch and Play" book has a brown bear on the cover. The activity books measure about 11 inches by 11 inches, and are for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The recalled "Rattle, Rattle" board book has a magenta car on the cover. The board book measures about 5½ inches by 5½ inches, and is intended for children ages 6 months to 18 months.